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realm

realm

243 5.1
An area of knowledge or activity like music
  • noun
  • /rɛlm/
: ámbito
  • The discovery opened up an entire realm of possibilities for scientific advancement.
  • the public realm
  • the political realm
  • the realm of politics

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Examples

  • For many, music connects us to a spiritual realm and helps us transcend our daily lives.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Or will this forever be the realm of science fiction?

  • But I do want to start in the realm of what might have been.

  • Those things are simply outside the realm of the concern here.

  • We were bringing them into our realm through the use of debt.

  • I mean, it's within the realm of possibilities that she might have been thrown.

    Columbus Circle (2012)

  • A substantial transformation in the political realm was necessary for the new vision to take hold.

    Academic text (1999)

  • By combining genetics and plant science, a whole new realm of products would likely appear.

    Academic text (2012)

  • We're back in the realm of NP complete problems.

  • However, decisions made in the public realm should not be made without taking into account differing viewpoints.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

area
vsrealm
981 2.0

A subject people study, like biology or history

is a slightly more elevated or figurative way to refer to that subject
land
vsrealm
663 6.5

A place where a particular quality or activity is common

is a plain term that avoids such strong metaphorical coloring
field
vsrealm
625 2.9

A particular area of study or work

is a more general and sometimes more formal term than this practical word
kingdom
vsrealm
180 3.5

An area where someone or something has strong influence

is a more neutral label without the strong sense of dominance
territory
vsrealm
161 4.8

An area of knowledge or activity, for example history and music

is less about claiming control and more about a general area
sphere
vsrealm
74 4.8

A part of life, work or society where people act and have influence

is a neutral word that does not stress influence or control
domain
vsrealm
67 4.2

An area of activity like politics or science

is a more literary and general label for that area
region
vsrealm
4 2.3

An area of knowledge or activity that people study, for example mathematics

is a wider term not focused on separation or discussion
knowledge domain
vsrealm
  • Specialized
1 6.0

An area of study or work with its own words and ways

is a broader, less technical word for such expert areas

Idioms

coin of the realm
3 7.5

A thing people value and use to show success or trust in a group

Compounds

fantasy realm
1 5.8

A made-up world with magic and creatures like dragons and wizards

peer of the realm
  • UK
1 9.9

A British noble who can sit in the House of Lords

estate of the realm
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A major social group with special political rights in the past, like lords or priests

How Broad

sphere
74 4.8
domain
67 4.2
realm
243 5.1
discipline
73 4.9
field
625 2.9
niche
120 5.5

Surface Forms

realm singular
realms plural

Etymology

Realm comes from the old root reg- meaning 'rule' or 'king', like in reign and royal, and it gives the image of something you 'rule' or control. That's why we also use realm to mean an 'area' or field of activity, such as the realm of science or art.